Elmhurst, PA is a small borough located in the Greater Pittsburgh area and is known for its convenient access to public transportation. The borough offers a variety of options for residents who wish to travel around the area or commute into the city. There are several bus routes operated by the Port Authority Transit (PAT) system that offer service throughout Elmhurst with connections to other areas of the Greater Pittsburgh region. PAT also operates several light rail lines, which provide easy access to downtown Pittsburgh and other cities in Allegheny County. Additionally, Amtrak provides train service from Elmhurst Station to various destinations across the country, including New York City and Washington D.C. With such an extensive public transportation network available in this small borough, it makes getting around easy and affordable for its residents.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Elmhurst takes 22.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Elmhurst get to work:
- 88.4% drive their own car alone
- 3.1% carpool with others
- 6.2% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit